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Loving Yourself and Others

Rabbi Brian

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Loving Yourself and Others.

Loving yourself and others.

Would you tell someone that they look terrible?
Do you routinely tell people that they ought to dress differently, live somewhere else, or eat different foods?
Can you imagine telling a stranger that they ought to have achieved more than they have?

Have you ever (or recently) done any of these things to yourself?

Most spiritual-religious traditions advocate loving God, loving your neighbor, and loving yourself.

I think it’s a good idea, too.

So, love yourself some this week…

With love,

Rabbi Brian

A web version of this article is available here.
This article was also posted at Street Prophets where it received a few comments.

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